IDA & IBRD total vs South Africa: Short-term debt
IDA & IBRD total
36.5%
in 2024
South Africa
71.6%
in 2024
IDA & IBRD total rank
16th
South Africa rank
18th
Short-term debt over time
- IDA & IBRD total
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 71.6% against 36.5% in IDA & IBRD total, a difference of 35.1%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.0 times IDA & IBRD total's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
IDA & IBRD total ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 18th of 32 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA & IBRD total | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65.9% | 241.6% | 175.8% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 28.1% | 100.0% | 71.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 28.3% | 77.8% | 49.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 34.3% | 68.1% | 33.8% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher short-term debt, IDA & IBRD total or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 71.6% against 36.5% in IDA & IBRD total as of 2024.
- What is the difference in short-term debt between IDA & IBRD total and South Africa?
- 35.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA & IBRD total and South Africa?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2024.
- How do IDA & IBRD total and South Africa rank globally for short-term debt?
- IDA & IBRD total ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 18th of 32 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Development Indicators, World Bank (WB), published as Short-term debt (% of total reserves). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. Total reserves includes gold.